MONTHLY SINCE 1999
ISSUE # 281

December 2022

Note: All aspects are most powerful and effective as they apply. Once the transit has completed, its force is lessened. The further it separates the weaker it becomes.

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AUTHOR’S NOTES:
Jupiter is about to enter Aries. This is a wonderfully optimistic and creative energy that will give us a renewed sense of expansion. The world has been under a very harsh energy for the past number of years and it’s time to aim our attention towards positive and enthusiastic projects and ideas. Be open to new ways of looking at the world. 2023 offers us a great opportunity to explore new and innovative ways of approaching the issues that plague us. Jupiter wants new knowledge, expansion, and hope. Aries is the new beginning of the cycle. We are starting a new 12 year trek through the zodiac, and with the right attitude and a desire for growth, we can make a huge difference in the coming year.

I wish you all the very best of holiday seasons, no matter how you celebrate or what your beliefs. There are a plethora of religious and regional holidays in December, each with its own unique flavor and customs. They are all welcome, and the joy they bring to our families, friends and loved ones should be cherished and shared. That should be true throughout the world, and most certainly in America, the “land of the free” that has been built on the backs of immigrants from every corner of the globe. It’s important to remember that, and to see the differences, and the similarities that make us who we are. Joy and love to you all, and may this season brighten your lives just a bit. Remember those who are alone, or who may need some help getting through these difficult times. And pray for resolutions to our problems. The answers lie within us, and it is through compassion, understanding, and charity of all sorts that we can heal and grow. Much love. Mitch

NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS:
The New Moon falls on Wednesday November 23rd at 5:57 P.M. EST at 1 degree Sagittarius 38 minutes. Jupiter goes direct at 6:02 P.M. EST. This is perhaps the most optimistic New Moon of the year. Sag has a huge capacity for hope, confidence and a positive point of view. This is a moment when we can look to the future with some faith and anticipation. Does that mean that all of your dreams will come true and that the aliens will land in Central Park and give us the cure for cancer, hunger, and the secrets of immortality? Well, probably not. But within the framework of humankind and our foibles and fears, this can be a time when we may be able to shrug off some of the dust and staleness we have accumulated. I find the Sag energy to be the most refreshing in some ways. Though I like all of the fire signs for their genuine activity and unfiltered enthusiasm, still, this comes with a word of caution. Sag can easily overdo things. There is clearly no sense of boundaries or limitations that this sign and its ruler, Jupiter, adhere to. But with just a bit of restraint and a good reality check, this will be a very positive period. Jupiter is going direct only a few minutes after this New Moon, and the combination will certainly bring us some enthusiasm and the wish for a better world. I know things haven’t been great for some time. Many of us have been feeling like we are living in Groundhog Day. Just remember how that movie ends, and hope that tomorrow morning you will wake up to fresh fallen snow and a wonderful partner lying next to you. Please don’t email me angrily if you don’t get that. I’m sorry, but there is only so much an astrologer can do to make your wishes come true. LOL But if you head into the coming days and weeks with the right attitude, you may just be able to create an expansive, passionate and enthusiastic atmosphere that can lead you to a better tomorrow.

Sag wants new and adventurous options in life. If you sit in your misery and wallow over what could have been, you will probably miss a lot of the opportunities this and the direct Jupiter are offering. And that would be a shame. Go into this period with as much hope and as gregarious an attitude as you can muster. So much of what we experience has to do with how we approach life. This is a chance to open your heart, your arms, and your mind and engage in life to its fullest. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a time of great comfort for many. But it is also a time of sadness, hunger, and loneliness for some. Try to remember those who have little to be thankful for, and with a small but meaningful gift you can make it a little easier for the less fortunate.

Did you know that during the Great Depression, FDR created a second Thanksgiving a week later, so people would have more hope, celebrate, and, yes, spend some money. It was a great P.R. moment, and it seems to have at least momentarily offered hope to so many millions facing despair. Let’s try to see this as a possible time of forgiveness and charity. Even if you don’t agree with your friends and neighbors politically, socially, or any other way, recognize how hard it can be for many just to get by. The more you can give, whether it’s a smile, a hand, or a small token of your appreciation, you would be surprised at how much those little things matter. Wishing you all so much love and comfort. We are stronger than we think, and more resilient, and in the end we will find our path and our voyage will continue. I have faith in humanity and in the ongoing soul’s journey.

JUPITER GOES DIRECT:
On Wednesday November 23rd at 6:02 P.M. EST Jupiter reverses direction only minutes after the New Moon in Sagittarius giving us and one-two jolt of electricity and positive energy. This is a very good pair of transits that may bring us all renewed hope and optimism. We need this right now, as we head into the holidays after several years of stress. Between Covid, politics, the great divide in our society, and all of the personal issues we are facing, nothing sounds better than a short vacation (or staycation if you can’t get away). The desire for growth and an encouraging attitude is very much a part of Sag’s wheelhouse, and with its ruler finally moving forward again, the future will look brighter, at least for a while. It’s time to look at your life, your goals and purpose, and make sure that you are on the right path. Take the blinders off. This planet doesn’t care for restriction or limitations, and this is a time to enlarge your perspective. Those projects that have been on hold, or seemed to be unobtainable may now be within your reach. At the very least, your perspective should take on a more positive, optimistic and confident air. Take a chance and move forward. What do you have to lose? Only your doubts and fears.

While the political divide will continue for a long time, there will be moments when we can find commonality and perhaps recognize that we aren’t so different after all. This won’t suddenly change decades of movement, nor close the gap that has widened so intensely over the past years, but there is something inherently human about our feelings that can at times supersede political arguments. I find that it is in the simplest and most mortal of our being. If you get very sick and face an uncertain future suddenly the disagreements that were so important seem so mundane and prosaic. We all face the same struggles – hunger, fear, loneliness, mortality; it’s a question of perspective. Are you really going to spend time arguing, or sharing the wonderfulness of life? That is the philosophical perspective that Jupiter, and Sag embrace. Can you watch Miracle on 34th Street, or It’s a Wonderful Life without tearing up, even if you’re sharing the experience with someone whose point of view differs from yours? Just maybe there is enough that we share as humans to find a path towards compassion even at a time of conflict.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. May you find peace and generosity in your soul and realize that we must find a way to share this tiny little blue bubble as we fly through the universe. Much love to you. Mitch.

MARS TRINES SATURN:
On Monday November 28th at 12:56 P.M. EST this very productive aspect will allow us all to focus our attention on the most important issues we are facing. This is a combination of Mars’ energy and enthusiasm, coupled with Saturn’s sense of reality and the strong desire to face our obligations. If used properly you may be able to get a lot of work done in a short time and be very productive. This is a good time to look over your plans and ensure that you are heading in the right direction. If something isn’t working out you may be better able to either redirect it, or let it go. The sensibility of this aspect won’t get lost in fantasy or illusion. It will show you the truth about your projects.

MERCURY OPPOSES MARS:
On Tuesday November 29th at 3:30 P.M. EST this feisty and energetic opposition will give us all some extra oomph in our communications and thinking. This can be an argument waiting to happen, but if you pay attention and find positive ways of expressing this force, it can be very creative and productive. If you’re too distracted and talk without thinking first, you could certainly get into difficulties. But if you stay alert and recognize that even your differences can be motivating and enlightening, you can use this energy to your advantage. Caution is called for, especially when traveling. Pay attention to what you’re doing. A momentary distraction can cause all sorts of problems.

VENUS OPPOSES MARS:
On Thursday December 1st at 12:28 A.M. EST this stimulating aspect will complete. There will be a lot of energy between the sexes, and if you pay attention it can be a good day for socializing. But you must be careful. This can be a day of some conflict, as the male and female planets are in opposition, which implies that interaction will be heightened, both positive and potentially negative. Remember, transits are just energy. It’s what we do with them that decide how they will play out. This one can go in a number of different directions. You choose which path it will take.

MERCURY SQUARES NEPTUNE:
On Thursday December 1st at 8:08 P.M. EST the potential for confusion or miscommunication is strong. For a few days leading up to this you must double check your facts, and be as clear as possible when speaking. Any reason to misunderstand something is heightened, and where there is confusion there are problems. Use extra caution when traveling, and make certain you know where you’re going. Under this influence, problems with cell phones, computers, or any other tech products are certainly possible. The interaction between people will be fraught with fogginess, and if you aren’t certain about someone’s intentions it would be wise to ask. There could be a few embarrassing moments when an uncomfortable truth will suddenly slip out. But keep your sense of humor, and shrug it off. There is a spiritual side to this aspect, and sometimes you may reveal something that needs to be aired. You can’t know the results of these slips until they occur, so don’t assume anything.

VENUS SEXTILES SATURN:
On Thursday December 1st at 10:09 P.M. EST we have a day or two when relationship issues will be very realistic and focused. Because this follows the Mercury square Neptune mentioned above, there could be some misunderstandings. But if you are clear about your intent you can easily smooths things over. Problems arise more often when you try to hide something, or pretend that it didn’t happen. No matter what the circumstances, most issues can be resolved more easily than you believe. Today you should think about you needs, both personally and financially, and aim your attention at ways you can improve your lot in life. If there is a problem in a relationship, by addressing the issues in a concise and honest fashion you may be able to repair or improve a connection.

NEPTUNE GOES DIRECT:
On Saturday December 3rd at 7:15 P.M. EST this most complicated of planetary energy will reverse direction. Neptune rules spirituality, religious dogma, ethereal issues, and the fine arts. While it was in retrograde many of us found it difficult to express our inner artist to the outside world. Now it will be easier to present your ideas and your creative projects. In the creative arts this is a time to present your work to the world. Whatever you have been working on behind the scenes will now have a place to showcase the work, whether it’s a completed project or a work in progress.

We may see some religious issued come to the surface and demand our collective attention. As we are in the midst of a rather complex and thorny struggle involved the purpose, place and influence that religion should have in society, this change of direction and the aspects that involve Neptune (including the ongoing square to Mars) will have an oversized manifestation in our collective discussion. Because religion has become an integral part of our political discourse in ways not considered for many years, it is imperative that we examine the potential effects this may have on our society. This isn’t a time to shrug and think that everything is normal. It isn’t. With Neptune changing direction these issues will come to the forefront in prominent ways and must be addressed in discourse and thought. There are issues that will come up in the courts, and in the court of public opinion that demand our attention.

This is a time when our spiritual inner voice will become more prominent. As the reversal of direction takes place there is a stronger connection between the reflective and the active. For the next few weeks you should listen closely to what your spirit is telling you. There are some valuable lessons being offered that could change your attitude in a profound way. All forms of meditation will serve you well. Sit in that quiet place and let the inner healing wash over you. This isn’t a material energy, but a more passive and deeper one linking our spiritual and worldly sides. But it isn’t any less affective and the results can be powerful. We all carry stress and worry within. It’s human nature and a result of a highly toxic world we have created. If you don’t release that stress it will damage your body, your spirit and soul. There are times when we have a chance to respond to this silent trauma and advance the healing process. This is one of those opportunities and you should try to take advantage of it. This is a moment of healing and sometimes resolution to long-term problems involving the body and the spirit.

VENUS SQUARES NEPTUNE:
On Sunday December 4th at 2:12 A.M. EST this somewhat strange aspect will make things a bit confusing for a day or two. This isn’t the best time to make a commitment in a relationship. You aren’t really sure what you want from someone, and you may either overstate your case, or just make a mistake that will take some time to fix. This can be a very spiritual moment when you can reach an understanding that transcends your conscious mind. If your instincts are strong and you can go with the universal flow you may have an inspirational moment of clarity. But many of us will just be confused and can mistake that confusion for divine clarity. Such is universal humor. As the old saying attributed to Voltaire says: “God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.” Keep your sense of humor and you will get through the most trying times.

It’s also a bad time for financial decisions. There is a lack of clarity and you could misunderstand some information. You could buy something only to realize it wasn’t quite what it appeared to be. And because this is the holiday shopping season when consumers spend about 20% of the year’s total some caution would be advised under this aspect. Don’t get carried away with your desire to purchase bargains that you overlook some fundamental issues, such as the quality, size, color, and usefulness of the item.

MERCURY SQUARES JUPITER:
On Tuesday December 6th at 2:05 A.M. EST we will all be very chatty and tend to speak without thinking things through. This is a very sociable and outgoing transit, and it’s good for conversations and for talking things out. But it doesn’t have a lot of discipline, and it will be easy to say something you hadn’t planned on. Use discretion and try not to chatter away aimlessly. It’s very hard to hold back what you’re thinking when Jupiter is in play, but if you’re with people you trust that you know won’t judge you, you can open up and make use of this square in a positive way. If you’re presenting something to a group you really don’t know well, you simply must be cautious and work with clear notes and talking points. Otherwise you may go off the topic and could say something too personal, or that will not be well received. With caution this can be a good aspect, and you certainly will feel like talking. Just stay alert and don’t let every gumball fall indiscriminately onto your tongue and spew out of your mouth. Mercury will enter restrictive Capricorn in a few hours, and your thinking and communication will become much more reserved. Try not to overstate things now. You will regret it tomorrow.

MERCURY ENTERS CAPRICORN:
On Tuesday December 6th at 5:08 P.M. EST until February 11th at 6:22 A.M. EST Mercury enters this Saturn ruled sign. Because of Mercury’s upcoming retrograde motion, it will stay in this sign for more than 2 months. This will be a period when most of us will be more cautious in our communications. It will be a very good period for putting your thoughts in order, writing anything that requires a clear and focused attitude, and for reviewing things in a realistic manner. This isn’t a time to go off halfcocked, and if that is your nature, I suggest you try to calm your mind and allow it to move more slowly. Even if it isn’t how you do things, with a little restraint you can avoid many problems that might arise if you work against the energy of this transit. The best way to use astrology is to try and grasp an understanding of what the universe is offering you. You can study astrology, but that is a very long and exhaustive process. You can read what good astrologers have to say about the transits and progressions. And you can learn to mediate and open your consciousness to the higher mind and intuit how best to approach a topic or problem. We never stop learning. That is humankind’s greatest gift and harshest challenge. Keep an open mind. I know that Capricorn has a reputation of at times being a little close-minded or limiting. That can be true, but its ultimate purpose is to put down a strong and secure foundation upon which you can expand your ideas. There’s a reason why Sagittarius and Capricorn are next to each other. Although I have often thought that the proper order should have been Capricorn first, to put down the stabilizing structure, and then Sagittarius, so it can expand upon that foundation. But I didn’t organize the universe. Hell, I can hardly organize my desk. So there must be a higher purpose to things that transcend my meager intellect. In any case, one the expansiveness of Sag has begun, it’s the job of Capricorn to refine, restrict, and put order in place so the larger ideas will find a secure and stable home. While Mercury is transiting this earth sign, build that structure and put your thoughts, ideas, projects and wishes into a succinct and useable order, and you will achieve great success.

FULL MOON IN GEMINI:
This month lunar peak occurs on Wednesday December 7th at 11:08 P.M. EST at 16 degrees Gemini 02 minutes. The Gemini Full Moon is all about communication. With Mercury traveling through Capricorn now, we will be more reserved and selective in how we express ourselves. This lunar aspect will highlight that process, and you might find that you, and others, are spending more time thinking through your ideas before expressing them. As with all Full Moons, the energy they entail tends to be greatly emphasized and this process will be exaggerated. This is a time for careful reflection and not rushing your important choices. Settle in for a few days and contemplate what you wish to accomplish. Then once you’ve found some clarity you can express your wishes and goals to others. You can expect people to want to talk, even if it is in a more reserved fashion. Open up the lines of communication, Express yourself and let others do the same. You will be surprised at the information offered. This is a good time for travel, but as with all lunar peaks some caution is called for. Pay attention to the Saturnine side and be aware of your environment.

THE SUN OPPOSES MARS:
On Thursday December 8th at 12:42 A.M. EST there will be a lot of feisty energy in the air. You must use caution. Most of us can easily circumvent this potentially explosive aspect, but if it sets off your chart you may feel some anger, frustration or animosity and be apt to act out on those feelings. The combination of the Sun and Mars is a trigger waiting to be set off. But if you stay aware of your inner feelings, and don’t let others draw you into unnecessary disagreements you should be fine. The Sun represents the will, and Mars is the ego. When these two are in conflict it is difficult not to take things personally. But that is the pitfall of this aspect. All oppositions work through other people. You will play on side of the opposition, and the other person will invoke the other. You can’t exactly ignore or sidestep this energy, but if you don’t allow it to infiltrate your thoughts and push your buttons, it will be easy to avoid conflict. This can be an accident or even a mild health issue, if it hit your chart just so. Mars has much to do with fevers, inflammation and tension in the body.

VENUS SQUARES JUPITER:
On Friday December 9th at 7:55 A.M. EST we have a day or two of some fun and frivolous activity. This is a quick moving transit, and it won’t be sufficient to alter your life in substantial ways. But it will give us a respite from our trials and tribulations. Take the day off on Thursday or Friday, and just relax. Venus is about to enter Capricorn later tonight, and that will quell some of the enthusiasm of this square. So take advantage of this short lived transit and raise a little hell. This combination can lead to overindulgences, so use some common sense with food, drink, and other physical pleasures.

VENUS ENTERS CAPRICORN:
On Friday December 9th at 10:54 P.M. EST until January 2nd at 9:09 P.M. EST Venus will join Mercury and Pluto in this sign. We know that Capricorn tends to be very realistic and a bit restrictive. And with Venus, the planet of love, money, and physical pleasures traveling here, this will be a few weeks of restraint and a more sober approach. Because this happens in the middle of the Christmas shopping season, we may see the retail numbers a bit disappointing. But that doesn’t mean that we won’t have a very pleasant and generous holiday season. Remember that generosity isn’t only about money. There will be many ways we can show our love and compassion to those in our lives. Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is exalted in Libra, one of the signs that Venus rules. That implies that when used properly, a restricted attitude can bring much fulfillment and pleasure. This sign doesn’t want to prevent you from having fun. It just wants to ensure that you maintain a realistic and productive attitude. Over the coming weeks you can get a lot of work done. This can be extremely positive for creative people, and for setting up your financial security. Use it properly and it will do you a world of good. Don’t swim against the current. That can be exhausting. Go with the flow and your life will be much more productive. We are entering a period of a few weeks when we will all be a little reserved and you may find the holiday season a bit constricted. But after the pandemic years and with the current bear market, it would behoove us all to find some balance between work and play, spending and saving, and growth and stability.

THE SUN SEXTILES SATURN:
On Monday December 12th at 1:12 P.M. EST we have a day or two of balance and stability. You can get a lot done in a short period with these two planets in a positive sextile. Put your attention on your most pressing obligations and aim you energy towards accomplishing what you need. It’s a good day to clean your desk, put your papers in order, answer emails and texts, and generally take care of business. The Sun will square Neptune in a few days, and you won’t want to do much work. So get it done now, and then you can relax. It is the Christmas and Hanukah shopping season and Macy’s is calling. (Or any other store that’s in your town.) You’ll be apt to shop with an eye on bargains.

THE SUN SQUARES NEPTUNE:
On Wednesday December 14th at 12:10 P.M. EST this spiritual and somewhat convoluted aspect completes. This is a day or two when you aren’t seeing things as clearly as you may think. Don’t make any permanent decisions now. Wait until this passes. This is a low energy transit and if it hits your chart you may not feel like doing much. That’s fine. Take the day off. It can affect your body, but again only if it sets off your chart. Low energy, a slight fever or lethargic mood, or allergies are common reactions. Don’t stress it. It rarely represents anything major, unless there is an issue already in the body. This is often a bad day for the equities so if you’re day trading use some caution and don’t over play your hand. Also, be extra careful when putting on trades. You can easily hit the buy button when you meant to sell.

MERCURY TRINES URANUS:
On Saturday December 17th at 4:37 P.M. EST your mind will be moving at an accelerated pace and ideas will flow, often without constraints. This trine is very positive and will allow you to see things from a new perspective. You can think outside the box, as they say, and you may discover a new way of dealing with an old problem. Don’t confine yourself to your usual routine or ideas. Let your mind flow and interact with as many people as you can. You could be pleasantly surprise by someone’s point of view and it might open you up to a whole new thought process.

JUPITER ENTERS ARIES:
On Tuesday December 20th at 9:32 A.M. EST until May 16th at 1:20 P.M. EDT Jupiter reenters Aries and begins its journey around the zodiac anew. It had poked its head into this sign from May – October 2022, and then retrograded back into Pisces. Now it comes back to this fire sign. This is a terrific transit that will give us a year of growth and renewed interest in new ideas and projects. It’s the start of a new 12 year cycle, and I believe it implies a resurgence of the stock markets, and the strengthening of the economies of the world. It won’t suddenly solve all of the problems, of course. There are some economies that are is very bad shape. England, Turkey, Venezuela, and it will take some time before they stabilize. But many nations are on the verge of resurgence, including the U.S., many European countries, Japan, and some other markets.

While inflation will continue for some time, if it has in fact peaked we will see the markets respond that that news and consumer confidence reemerge, sending the stocks up quite a bit. Is this a new bull market? I don’t know. Probably not quite yet. Although it does seem that the markets have put in a bottom, and, as I predicted in my financial webinars this past summer, inflation and the bear market are a temporary problem and will be begin to be resolved in 2023. So as I said in those webinars, I see this as a buying opportunity in the stocks for the long run. It might take a few months to see big returns on your investments, but I’m optimistic that we are sitting on a strong economy, not just in America, but in many other nations, and that the expansion that is one of Jupiter’s strong points will manifest in the equities. It’s a time for optimism and growth. Not everything will be honky dory, and there are obviously going to be some issues that will require close attention. But for the most part I’m looking at this aspect as positive and enthusiastic.

Because Aries is ruled by Mars, the god of war, and Jupiter tends to expand whatever it comes in contact with, we might see an escalation in some ongoing conflicts throughout the world. This certainly implies more difficulty for Ukraine, but also in other skirmishes around the globe. We rarely have a period of all great news, and I don’t expect that now. But it’s a chance to shake off the dust of Covid (cautiously) and to look for new and innovative ways of dealing with out problems.

THE SUN ENTERS CAPRICORN:
On Wednesday December 21st at 4:48 P.M. EST the Sun joins Mercury, Venus and Pluto in this sign. We are entering a brief “Capricorn season” that will have influence over our society for the next month. It’s a brief period when we all need to be more realistic and seek stability and security. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t expand or find growth in our investments, both financially and personally. Relationships will also seek a foundation upon which they can expand, but growth of all sorts flourish best in a well-tended garden. We need nutrition in the soul of our lives in order to allow for new growth and life. Find that security and put down a solid bed in which your ideas, relationships and finances can grow.

THE SUN SQUARES JUPITER:
On Wednesday December 21st at 7:50 P.M. EST this expansive and creative aspect will give us all a desire to do more. That’s great, as long as you are sensible about what you are trying to do. Don’t over indulge or make too many promises. You probably won’t be able to get them all done. And then you may find yourself juggling way too many things. But this can be a very pleasant and sociable day. This favors travel, entertainment, and interactions with others. Do something fun today and explore the world anew. It’s a great day for socializing and you should spend time with your close people. Take in a new or educational endeavor. Your mind wants expansion so anything that stimulates it will be rewarding.

VENUS TRINES URANUS:
On Thursday December 22nd at 4:48 A.M. EDT we will all be seeking out new and exciting events, interactions, and projects. This is a good day to try something new. Book a table at that Mongolian restaurant you’ve been dying to go to. Get over to the museum of Natural History and see the Imax film about beavers (it’s absolutely wonderful, by the way!!) Or take in a show, or any other adventurous project that takes you out of your normal routine. Venus wants pleasure. Uranus wants new and exciting things. The combination will offer us a day or two when we can explore the world anew.

DARK OF THE MOON:
The next New Moon falls on Friday December 23rd at 5:17 A.M. EDT at 1 degree Capricorn 33 minutes. The day or two leading up to it will be a particularly low energy period. If you tend to be emotional this may be a very trying time each month. I have found that people with prominent moons or a Cancer Sun, Moon or ascendant respond to the lunar cycles more intensely than others. Spend this time finishing up anything that is incomplete, don’t try to initiate new projects on a waning moon, it just won’t work out. Once the New Moon hits you begin new projects or attempt a new approach to an existing problem. If you have been living in a situation or involved in a relationship that is intolerable or has outlived its usefulness this would be the proper time to move on with your life. If you have been working on a project that is almost complete but you seem to lack the energy for the finality, you must push during these low energy days to end the matter once and for all. If you don’t, when the New Moon arrives it will bring this “dead” energy along with it and conflict with the newer force being presented. Each month we are offered a chance to clean house, so to speak.

Below is a list of times this month when the Moon is Void of Course and neither important decisions nor purchases should be made during these periods. The Void of Course Moon is a time when we should try to center ourselves and deal with spiritual matters not materialistic ones. Any decisions made on the VC Moon will not turn out the way we had expected.

The Moon is Void of Course from the time it makes its last major aspect in a sign until it enters the next sign. For example, if the Moon squares Mars at 27 degrees Aries and then has no more aspects until it enters Taurus it will be Void of Course for three degrees or about 6 hours. The aspects used are the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, and opposition. All times are Eastern Time:

November 25th 2:22 P.M. – 4:18 P.M.
November 27th 3:11 P.M. – 5:07 A.M.
November 29th 1:53 A.M. – 7:15 P.M. ***Moon is void 17 hours
December 1st 9:44 P.M. – 11:41 P.M.
December 4th 12:46 A.M. – 6:38 A.M.
December 6th 2:02 P.M. – 3:49 P.M.
December 9th 1:13 A.M. – 2:49 A.M.
December 11th 1:49 P.M. – 3:09 P.M.
December 13th 10:52 A.M. – December 14th 3:45 A.M. ***Moon is void 17 hours
December 16th 2:13 P.M. – 2:49 P.M.
December 18th 5:35 P.M. – 10:31 P.M.
December 20th 9:45 P.M. – December 21st 2:12 A.M.
December 22nd 3:16 P.M. – December 23rd 2:49 A.M. ***Moon is void 12 hours
December 24th 10:11 P.M. – December 25th 2:14 A.M.
December 26th 1:19 P.M. – December 27th 2:34 A.M. ***Moon is void 13 hours
December 31st 7:44 A.M. – 12:08 P.M.

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